Lattitude: 30:15:788N Marine Wx Longitute: 088:06:763W Tides Current Wx

Dauphin Island, Alabama Hours of operation: 6:00AM-6PM Dauphin Island Marina is a full service marina located near the Gulf of Mexico Intracoastal Waterway, at the mouth of Mobile Bay. The Dauphin Island Marina is inside a sheltered bay making it safe and secure for traveling yachtsmen and fishermen. Transient boats are welcome and the fuel dock opens early.

Hello,
Following represents "local knowledge" of the area of Dauphin Island, Alabama and is "Not intended for navagation." The DI Marina is a convenient stop-over and easy to access. My description is detailed in an effort to make it easy for our guests and visitors.
When approaching Dauphin Island from the east, steer a heading which will take you to 30.15.280 N and 088.03.379 W. This is the approx. location of the Exxon/Mobil twin Platforms 76 and 76 Aux. Pass the platform to the north and follow the marked channel (red on right) into a small harbor called Billy Goat Hole. One will pass Fort Gaines on the eastern end of the Island, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Station, and the Bar Pilot's station. Follow the canal to the northwest. At the end of the canal, navigational markers (red on right) will follow the seawall and guide your vessel to the Dauphin Island Marina. The channel in Little Dauphin Bay is narrow. Larger boats cannot leave the channel. The depth of the channel is 6 ft., but at low tide can allow clearance of approx. 4 ft. in some places. The bottom is sand in the cut and soft mud in the bay, with oyster shells. This is one of those interesting points on charts when approaching the DI Marina, the Red is on Right when Returning from Sea - on both the west side and the east side. The Marina is the point of reference change! When entering the Marina, the fuel dock is the first pier visible as the last pier to the west and the harbor master's office is in the tall three story building. The marina staff monitors ch. 16.
If you are traveling East or West, this is a good overnight stop. One can continue your trip by proceeding without backtracking. Check out our description on the web site by selecting "From the West".
Have a great stay on Dauphin Island, and try the gumbo!
Capt. Jim Hall - May 1, 2003